Sheffield’s Official Eurovision Party brings together Ukrainian community in the city

by Charlotte Beever | May 18, 2023 | Culture, Top Story - Home Page Lead

The Eurovision Party celebrated the city’s long-held connections with Ukraine and its people. Sheffield City Council organised this event on Devonshire Green in partnership with the BBC. Sheffield incorporated Ukrainian culture into the celebrations by playing host to...

Sheffield Tree Fayre: Free event to celebrate city’s greenery

by Charlotte Beever | May 18, 2023 | Community, Culture, Environment, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A Sheffield event that raises awareness of the city’s nature is set to take place this weekend. Sheffield Tree Fayre will be held in the Botanical Gardens on Saturday and will feature a variety of tree-related activities which includes forest school and indoor...

UK Eurovision fans express their love for the Song Contest

by Jesselyn Whiteside | May 12, 2023 | Culture, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Excitement is building for fans globally as the Eurovision Grand Final, hosted in Liverpool, draws near. Having made it through the Semi-Finals this week, 26 countries will be competing tomorrow night to be crowned the 2023 winner. The UK are hosting the Eurovision...

Impactful interactive performances focusing on death offers a reflective experience to audience

by Ewan Jardine | May 12, 2023 | Community, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Interactive performances allowing participants and the audience to share stories about death and the grieving process continues to make an impact in Sheffield.  Research group, Lab4Living has collaborated with Sheffield Hallam University’s theatre department to...

Disabled Barnsley twins to cycle at Superhero Triathlon

by Shakthi Thyagarajan | May 12, 2023 | Community, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture

A pair of twin boys from Barnsley who have severe autism and epilepsy are set to participate in an inclusive triathlon in August later this year. Levi and Lucas Atwal-Brice, 17, will be cycling with parents Paul and Michael, as well as five-year-old twin brothers...

Sheffield Wednesday vs Peterborough United: The Owls face a stern test in their play off campaign

by Charlie Fenton | May 12, 2023 | News, Sport, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Sheffield Wednesday face their first semi-final playoff clash today when they travel to Peterborough United this evening.  This is the first of two legs where the overall winner will advance to the final, which will take place at Wembley Stadium.  The Owls...